Events Diary 2019

JANUARY 2019

Tuesday 1st January

New Years Day run from Writtle Church (park in the grounds of the church) where many people turn up to see our cars on this annual event. We will be there by 10.00am or earlier before departing for a run, leaving at 11.00am. For those having dinner at our destination in Bocking, we are expected to arrive before 12.30pm. The distance and route will be planned to enable this provided departure from the church is prompt. (NB. booking for dinner is now full and no more places are available. No limit on participants for the run however.)Contact Peter Lawson for run information.

FEBRUARY 2019

Thursday 14th Valentines Day run. To cater for some of our more northern members we are organizing a run and light lunch in the Colchester area. Meet for the start at 10am at the Barn Garden Centre Café, Turkey Cock Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8ND. A run of about 25 miles through beautiful countryside will finish at Fillpots Nurseries Café and Restaurant, Straight Road, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RB. Contact Peter Lawson.

Wednesday 20th7 pm Club Night. Valentines photo quiz. Bring along a wedding photo and another of the car you owned at the time and let members try and pair them up. A fun night for all. Little Channels Golf Club, Back Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PR.

MARCH 2019

Sunday 17thSunday Run and Pub Lunch. Join us for a run of about 30 miles starting from Blake End Craft Centre, Rayne, CM77 6RA to to the Bell Inn, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3EJMeet at 10a.m. for a 10.45 start.Note, the pub does not do traditional roast dinners but normal pub grub. Please check their website to see if the menu is to your liking – http://www.hedinghambell.co.uk.Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come, and if you want to eat, so that we can inform the pub of expected numbers.For further information contact Peter and Marion Lawson

Sunday 14th Colne Valley at War Event. The steam train museum at Castle Hedingham will be transformed into that of a small country station during wartime. Help recreate the atmosphere with your Austins and period clothes too. Steam train rides and free entry for exhibitors. Open to the public from 10.30a.m. but we can arrive from 9.00a.m. onwards. There will be a remembrance service at 3p.m. attended by the Royal British Legion and the deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex. The last train ride will be at 3.30pm so members are asked if they can try not to leave before the train gets back (about 4pm). Free teas and coffees for members from the staff room. Light refreshments and food available from the dining car or bring your own. There is a new gate for visitors but member are asked to use the old gate where you will be directed in. Contact Peter Lawson or register with your details to colnevalleyatwar@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY AND NEW VENUE FOR CLUB NIGHT FROM THIS MONTH

Thursday 18th7 pm Club Night. FILM NIGHT. Please note new meeting venue. Little Waltham Sports and Social Club (Tufnell Hall) The Street, Little Waltham. Next door to the White Hart pub and restaurant. To mark the evening we will be having a film show of old black and white Austin Heritage movies. Stall and circle seats all the same price!

Sunday 28thNational Drive it Day where our Essex members meet up with their Suffolk counterparts for a drive bordering our two counties. Meet 10am at the Lamarsh Lion community pub, Bures Rd, Bures, and return to the pub for lunch. Contact Peter Lawson for further details and to book for lunch.

Tuesday 30thCommittee meeting.

MAY 2019

Sunday 5thIpswich to Felixstowe Old Vehicle Run. This is the 49th time this event has run and is extremely popular. Apply early as entry numbers are capped. Entry fee is £17 and forms are available fromhttps://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk.

Sunday 5th Ongar Town Festival. Bring your vintage and classic cars to show as part of the town’s festival which last year attracted over 3,000 visitors. The showground area will be the Rugby Pitch at Ongar Sports and Social Club, Love Lane, CM5 9BE. To be part of this great day, reserve a place by contacting the Ongar Town Festival Co-ordinator on 07711479724.

Sunday 19th Wings and Wheels at Stow Maries Aerodrome. This highly popular event returns to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome for its 3rd year. A fun day for the family that marries our favourite aircraft with cars! Everything from classic and vintage four-wheelers, motorbikes and coaches to vintage aircraft. A total celebration of vehicles from both land and air. Not to mention our 3 exhibitions, Mess and Shop. The Stow Maries trademark BBQ will also be in full swing. We will also be welcoming some fantastic air displays, weather permitting. e-mailevents@stowmaries.org.uk

16th to 20thMolentocht Rally. Goes, Netherlands.

Saturday 25thLittle Totham Classic Car Show. A fun day out with tombola, refreshments and barbecue on the village green at Little Common, The Street, Lt Totham CM9 8LB. From 11.00 to 4.30. Contact Peter Lawson for the organiser details.

Monday 27th Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day at the 5 acre site of Roundwood Garden Nursery, Church Street, Bocking CM7 5LJ. Plants, food, refreshments, beer tent, craft stalls and more. Please support this community based garden centre and cafe, which as part of a Work Based Training scheme offers a safe environment for adults with learning disabilities to gain new skills and opportunities.

Thursday 20th7 pm Club Night. Guest speaker. DICKY HOWETT reveals working in the fascinating world of TV and MOVIES and some of the many PROPS he has supplied for productions including ‘Call The Midwife’, ‘Dr Who,’ ‘Stan & Ollie’, ‘The Crown’,‘The Hour’, ‘Cilla’, ‘Heartbeat’, ‘The Royal’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Inside No 9’, and many others. Please note new date and meeting venue. Little Waltham Sports and Social Club (Tufnell Hall) The Street, Little Waltham.

Saturday 22nd Panfield Village Fete and Dog Show. The Bell Inn. Kynaston Road, Panfield CM7 5AG. 12pm to 4pm. In aid of Little Havens and J’s Hospice. If you’d like to display your car then please arrive 10.30 to 11.00. Contact The Bell on 01376 324641.

Sunday 30th Classic and vintage vehicle show at the Millennium Hall, Great Saling, near Braintree. The show is combined with a traditional village fete which offers a wide range of entertainment and refreshment to suit everyone. Gates opens at 1300 hours but vehicles are welcome to arrive (and leave) at anytime during the day, there is no requirement to book nor an entry charge for classic & vintage vehicles and their passengers. We previously have had around 100 vehicles attend and our aim is for everyone to enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon at the show. Email:amtaylor118@gmail.com

Sunday 28thClub visit to Essex Police Museum, a tour of the Old Edwardian Headquarters, a look in on the Essex Control Room and tea and biscuits. £3 per head. Ensure you arrive by 11am. (Address to follow). Contact Dave Sabel, who will be organising a route afterwards to a suitable venue for Sunday lunch. There is a limit of 24 people allowed so if you are interested don’t delay in reserving a place.

Sunday 11th Picnic and barbecue with our Suffolk members at Gallowsfield near Needham Market. (Barbecues provided but not the food so bring your own!) Essex members wishing to take part please contact Peter Lawson for possible joint journey and route.

Thursday 15th7 pm Club Night. “No rules” concours competition. Bring your Seven along for judging by Roger on unknown criteria. (For example, last year a prize was awarded for the most bullshitted wheels because they were too clean! Please note new date and meeting venue. Little Waltham Sports and Social Club (Tufnell Hall) The Street, Little Waltham.

Sunday 18thHyde Hall Grand Car Show. Please be on site by 9.45. Please note that cars will be ‘locked in’ until 16.30. For further information contact Richard Bohannan.

SEPTEMBER 2019

Sunday 1st Classic Car Show at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens in conjunction with CL Classics. Gates open from 7.30 to 9.45 am. Public opening times 10.00 to 16.00. Braintree and Bocking Gardens Trust.

OCTOBER 2019

Thursday 17th 7 pm Club night. Guest speaker to talk about the making of the 1936 film ‘Night Mail’ followed by a screening of the film. Please note new date and meeting venue. Little Waltham Sports and Social Club (Tufnell Hall) The Street, Little Waltham.

NOVEMBER 2019

Thursday 21st7 pm Club Night. After last year’s successful event you have another chance to build and race your own model Austin 7. Details to follow. Please note new date and meeting venue. Little Waltham Sports and Social Club (Tufnell Hall) The Street, Little Waltham.